Doctoral scholarship holders chemistry

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The Department of Chemistry of the Faculty of Sciences is looking for four full-time

doctoral scholarship holders in the field of Chemistry

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Chemistry.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching, research and service support tasks for the Department of Chemistry.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in Chemistry, Bio-engineering, in Applied sciences (engineering) or Civil engineering, each time with specialization in Chemistry. Candidates that obtain their master degree before the start of the scholarship can also apply.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies and the Department of Chemistry.
• You are a motivated person, willing to show commitment for a doctoral project, and to apply for an external fellowship (e.g. FWO strategic research fellowships 2023 and 2024).
• You can communicate fluently in English and Dutch.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You show a pronounced interest in the research of one of the research groups of the Chemistry department at the University of Antwerp and are committed to maximally support the Department of Chemistry activities.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two-year period.
• The planned start date is 1 January 2024.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Groenenborger or Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform until 11 October 2023. Click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • a motivation letter
  • your academic CV
  • a letter of acceptance from your promotor including the research topic and a statement that you are willing to look for additional funding.
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. Vera Meynen, tel. +32 3 2652368, vera.meynen@uantwerpen.be.

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply